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MAYBE A LIGHTED ATHLETIC FIELD AT NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL—The Gloucester City Board of Education, by a vote of 8-1 authorized a design change for the new Middle School to include an athletic field lighting proposal. The additional cost would be$125,000 just to install the conduit. Stadium lights and poles would be extra. The money would come from the district’s capital improvements fund. The state would have to approve the change and the district would have to comply with contract laws and bidding requirements.

We asked Board member William Johnson Jr., why students at the new Middle School would need a lighted athletic field, especially since there is one already at the high school. Besides the high school, there are also lighted fields at the Johnson Blvd. sports complex.

Monday, November 09, 2015

CHEER-A big shoutout to Karlie and Mike Pollitt for going out of their way to help the senior citizens and disabled on North Stinson Ave., Gloucester City. Thanks, Karlie and Mike for all that you do.

photo credit CNBNewsnet

JEER—Putting trash on the curb for pickup five days before the scheduled day is just wrong. Likewise putting trash on the curb without it being in a container is another stupid move. Apparently some people just don’t care about the appearance of their property or their neighborhood.

Friday, November 06, 2015

IS THE END NEAR FOR THE DAILY NEWS?--Rick Edmonds, researcher and writer for the Poynter Institute on business and journalism issues think so. Edmonds wrote in a November 1 article that the Daily News circulation is down to an all-time low, from 90,000 daily to around 40,000. Besides the decrease in circulation, he also mentioned that the Daily News advertising continues to decline. At a recent meeting staff Publisher, Terry Egger announced that the Inquirer, Daily News, and digital Philly.com will merge news operations, but also said the Daily News will continue to publish separately. At the same meeting he said the Philadelphia Media has lost $90 million in revenue since 2010.

Friday, October 30, 2015

A question and answer with William E. Cleary Sr., publisher of CNBNewsnet

William E. Cleary Sr.

1. When did your site launch, what geography does it cover and why was it founded?

Our site was founded in July 2006. The new owner of the Gloucester City News, a weekly paper, located in Gloucester City, New Jersey, asked me to build it. After it was completed he said he didn’t have the time to keep it current. Instead of letting my hard work go to the wayside, I kept it going, adding ClearysNoteBook to the domain name. CNBNews provides news and opinion regarding the South Jersey and Philadelphia region, with a focus on Gloucester City.

2. What was your background before becoming an independent local news publisher?

I began my career in journalism in 1966 with the family newspaper, The Gloucester City News. In 1978, I was named the editor of that newspaper along with being named the editor of The Camden County Record, another paper owned by the family. In 1984, my wife Connie and I purchased the Gloucester City News from my parents. We sold the paper in 2001. I kept writing a weekly column for the paper until 2012.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

LONGTIME EYESORE WILL BE DEMOLISHED--The Market Street eyesore (above), at the border of Gloucester City and Mount Ephraim, will be demolished in the near future, according to KingsGate Realtor Patrick Bocchicchio, of Mt. Ephraim. Bocchicchio said the Knights of Columbus Chapter 3485 purchased the property from the state about five years ago. “The organization wanted to renovate it and use it for a meeting place," said the realtor. Bocchicchio is the real estate agent for the property. CNBNews asked the realtor to talk with the Knights of Columbus about the condition of the property.

Monday, October 26, 2015

Weeds and debris have taken over several sections of the Chatham Square complex owned by the City of Gloucester photo credit CNBNewsnet

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ—Last month The NHP Foundation (NHPF) submitted a proposal to buy Chatham Square from the City of Gloucester City, according to documents CNBNews has obtained from an OPRA request.

The taxpayers of Gloucester City purchased the complex in 2007 at a cost of $4.25 million. At the time Mayor William James said the reason for the purchase was because some of the residents living in the complex were criminals who were selling illegal drugs. James said the criminals and drug dealers were “a strain on the local police department.” He said too that some residents with children were putting “a strain on the school system.”

After the purchase Democrat Councilman Nick Marchese said the city was going to demolish the apartments to be replaced by a 55-and-older development. Shortly thereafter that idea was scrapped without explanation.

GLOUCESTER CITY NEW JERSEY--Last month The NHP Foundation submitted a proposal to Gloucester City to buy Chatham Square, a multi-million dollar property purchased by mayor and council eight years ago. CNBNews submitted an OPRA request in July for documents pertaining to that sale. Those documents were released last Friday to the South Jersey/Philadelphia news site. The full story will be posted at noon today.

Friday, October 09, 2015

Former Woodland Oxygen property 560 S. Broadway, Gloucester City. New owner is Praxair. The hazardous waste site is located next to the City's water tower (photo credit CNBNewsnet)

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ—Every day hundreds and hundreds of cars drive by the empty lot at 560 S. Broadway near the border of Gloucester City and Brooklawn. The property, which housed Woodland Oxygen many years ago, has been vacant for decades. The fence that surrounds the approximate three acres has fallen down in several places and there is debris and weeds scattered about the grounds. A sign hanging on a chain in between two broken fence posts reads, "Keep Out."

Sign on front gate of old Woodland Oxygen property.Today, Friday, some people were seen walking around the site. (photo credit CNBNewsnet)

Another sign wired on the fence reads in part: Environmental investigation/cleanup in progress at this site. Praxis, Inc, Gloucester City, NJ. For further information contact: Bill Schnitzerling, CB&I 609-588-6412 (posted on : February 25, 2013). See CB&I website

We reached out to the contact person and asked the following questions.

The status of your investigation?

Schnitzerling: CB&I is currently conducting an environmental investigation of soil and groundwater at the site.

What was found?

Schnitzerling : The soil investigation has revealed the limited presence of metals (Arsenic, Lead and Antimony), as well as the certain Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) above the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ( NJDEP) Residential Direct Contact Soil Remediation Standards (NJRDCSRS) in soils, including: Benzo(a)anthracene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(b)fluroanthene, Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene, and Indo(1,2,3-cd)Pyrene). In addition, pH was detected outside typical ranges mapped by NJDEP for soil in southern New Jersey. The presence of pH has been attributed to lime generated by the former industrial processes conducted at this site.

Wednesday, October 07, 2015

CHEER—Former Gloucester City resident Bob Chew, (photo) and Gloucester Catholic alumnus retired recently from the Camden County Police Department after a stellar 26-year career. Bob started his law enforcement career as a C.O in 1989, Camden County, working there for nine years. After that stint, he was hired by the Camden City Police Department where he served 15 years. He finished his career with two years as a sergeant with the Camden County Police Department. The detective/sergeant spent some time with an elite force of detectives working on “cold cases”. He received his Masters from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a GPA 3.90 (Admin Science) Adjunct Professor at Wilmington University and Fairleigh Dickinson U. He received numerous commendations throughout his career. He and his wife Lisa have four children, Ricky (24), Amy (21) Timmy (13) and Courtney (8).

JEER—The City of Gloucester has some good things happening in the community yet those in charge see no reason to tell the people they serve what is going on. For example, when Pope Francis visited Philadelphia, the schooner North Wind traveled up the river with signs greeting the pontiff. And we learned by accident that a fire boat was given to the city fire department last year for free by the City of Camden. We asked this question before, “Why are our city officials so secretive?”

CHEER-Gloucester Catholic High School held the Mass for the Unity of Family at Proprietors Park on September 19. An estimated 200 people attended the event. Many of those in attendance were fascinated by the lone dove that flew to the top of the pavilion when the Mass began. It set there throughout the entire ceremony. Father Allain Caparas was the principal celebrant of the Mass, assisted by Monsignor William Hodge, pastor of St. Mary’s Parish. Following the 5 PM Mass, a barbecue was held.

Friday, October 02, 2015

LOCAL COMMERCE SUFFERING—The Family Dollar Store at South Broadway and Center Street, Gloucester City, is going out of business. A sign was posted recently in their window announcing a store closing sale with 50 percent off.

Monday, September 28, 2015

WHO KNEW?—On Friday when we were checking out Freedom Pier, King Street, and the Delaware River, we discovered the Gloucester City Fire Department’s water rescue boat tied up at the dock next to the North Wind Schooner. Fire Marshall Pat Hagan, Department spokesperson said on Monday that the Camden City Fire Department gave the boat to Gloucester in the spring of 2014.

“It was free,” said Hagan. “It didn’t cost the City a dime.”

The 10-year-old boat, a Sea Arc, is 27 ft -long and has two 200 horse Yamaha outboard motors. It is used for water rescue. The Fire Marshall said several firefighters are licensed to pilot the boat. Hagan said the boat has been dispatched several times in the past year.

Friday, September 25, 2015

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ—Monsignor William Hodge (photo), the new pastor of Saint Mary’s Parish, Gloucester City, has a monstrous task ahead of him, how to reduce the parish debt of $325,000. The debt was accrued some years ago when the parish borrowed $600,000 from the Catholic Diocese of Camden to keep St. Mary’s Grammar School open. Unfortunately the school, which was founded in 1859, ended up closing in 2011.

Monsignor James Curran, the former pastor, was able to greatly reduce that amount before he retired to the present figure.

Monsignor Hodge, also known as the “Singing Monsignor” for his baritone-tenor voice, has put together three CD’s of songs, featuring Irish tunes, Christmas music, and songs in praise of “Our Lady”. Each CD cost $10. He is going to use the money raised from the sale of the CD’s to help lower the parish debt. So far he has raised $7,000 from sales. If you are interested you can purchase any one of the CD’s at the rectory, 426 Monmouth Street. Or you can have one of the CD’s mailed to you for an additional $2 for handling and postage. Questions, call the rectory 856-456-0052.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Earlier today on Cold Springs Drive, both photos submitted by a parent

by William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (September 15, 2015)—Since the Cold Springs Pre-School and Elementary School opened earlier this month we have heard from a number of parents, guardians and residents about the traffic congestion on Cold Springs Drive in the morning when school opens and later in the day at school dismissal.

Some parents have said it takes them as long as 40 minutes to drop their child off at the school

Monday, September 14, 2015

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--We are gathering information about the parking problem and traffic congestion at the Cold Spring School since school has started.

We have been hearing stories about what a nightmare it is to drop children off at the school and pick them up. Some parents have said it takes them 40 minutes each way. Because the parking is so bad people are parking three blocks away from the school and walking their child to the building. Others have said they are concerned that a fire engine or other emergency vehicle would not be able to use the street because of people parking on either side of Cold Springs Drive at those times of the day. Anyone who has experienced difficulty with either problem or would like to comment on the situation drop us a line. If you are afraid to have your name published we will still accept your remarks.

If you too share a similar concern send your comment, which will be included in the article to CNBNews1@gmail.com. Subject line: Cold Springs. Also include any photos of the congestion.

Lieutenant has filed as the Republican candidate for the office of Camden County Sheriff. Republican Richard Begley, of Blackwood, who originally filed for the position has stepped down.

A decorated police officer, who is the recipient of the Distinguished Valor Award, Hannon was born and raised in Camden City. He and his wife, along with their two sons, reside in Blackwood.

Asked why he is running in the November election, Hannon said, “I decided to run so that the sheriff's department can continue to have a leader that will demonstrate leadership, integrity and commitment to the men and women of the sheriff's department as well as the residents of Camden County. That we can grow and develop initiatives and programs that can assist the 36 municipalities in Camden County if they so choose.”

Hannon retired from the City of Camden Police Department as a lieutenant While assigned there he served in the investigative division, patrol division, special operations, and operational support division. He was also president of Policemen's Benevolent Association Local 35, FOP Lodge 144 and the Camden Organization of Police Superiors (COPS).

Monday, September 07, 2015

CHEER-Four new businesses are coming to the Brooklawn Shopping Center. They include the Seeds of Hope Thrift Shop, Davita Dialysis, Petco, and Hair Cuttery. In nearby Bellmawr, the Italia Pizza, 108 S. Black Horse Pike reopened in August under new management. And the Bellmawr Aldi Store will be opening their doors at 156 West Browning Road on September 14 and the famous Philadelphia Amoroso's bakery announced it will be moving to Bellmawr in the very near future.

Saturday, September 05, 2015

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP -- In an effort to swell its ranks throughout New Jersey, ridesharing service Uber has hit the road itself. Gloucester Township officials announced the company -- which uses a smartphone app to match those in need of a ride with private drivers -- will host a job fair at Camden County College on Sept.…

Thursday, September 03, 2015

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A LEGAL BATTLE IS BREWING IN FRANKLIN TOWNSHIPFranklin Township councilman Rajiv Prasad has asked the FBI to interview Brian and Gina Ulrich, two outspoken critics of the proposed Catalpa Park. According to emails obtained by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate through an Open Public Records Act request, Prasad says the two are part of a "potential hate speech and crime group mushrooming in Franklin." The Ulrichs, however, say they being unfairly targeted and are contemplating bringing the matter to an attorney.

Tuesday, September 01, 2015

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ—William E. Cleary Sr., the owner and editor of ClearysNoteBook News (CNBNewsnet), filed a lawsuit on Monday (August 31, 2015) in Camden County Superior Court against Gloucester City Municipal Clerk Kathleen M. Jentsch who is the Records Custodian of the City of Gloucester for allegedly violating the Open Public Records Act (OPRA).

Cleary filed three OPRA requests with Jentsch on July 12, 2015.

Specifically Cleary sought information between the City of Gloucester and the NHP Foundation regarding the financing of City-owned property at Chatham Square, (Route 130 and Klemm Avenue). He also requested a copy of City Solicitor Wood’s report to the Gloucester City Council regarding the same issue.

Sunday, August 30, 2015

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--Ironworkers set the cross beams on the new elementary school being built on Market Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets.

The photo below was taken on Sixth Street.

William E. Cleary Sr | CNBNewsnet

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ—Work on the Gloucester City Middle School is progressing. This past week Ironworkers were setting the beams and laying the decking on the three- story building using a 35-foot crane (click image to enlarge). Funding for the $64 million project, located on Market Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets is coming from the state’s School Development Authority (SDA).

Last August Edye Maier, SDA Public Information Manager, said that figure includes $42 million for the design-build contract, along with the costs for items such as land acquisition, relocation, demolition, and remediation.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

THE SECRETIVE GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL —Gloucester City Mayor and Council will be voting on three ordinances at the THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 meeting that deal with the redevelopment of the Southport area, located on Water Street. The three ordinances were first introduced at the May 28 council meeting. For one reason or another not one of the three is available for public inspection on the city’s website. All that is listed are the numbers for the ordinances, 021,022, and 023.

The ordinances appeared in the Legal Notices of a newspaper on August 13, 2015.

The first ordinance, 021, authorizes the execution of a purchase and sale agreement and settlement agreement between the City and Gloucester Titanium Company (GTC) encompassing approximately 145 acres located in the southwest corner of the city.

A Burlington County judge required corrective action when Lumberton Township couldn’t find minutes for closed-door meetings held prior to 2003. Less than a decade later, minutes went missing again.

LUMBERTON, NJ — When open government advocate John Schmidt sought minutes for private meetings of the Lumberton Township Committee, he was advised that several years’ worth of records were “forever lost,” the unfortunate result of failed computer hardware. The records supposedly included minutes for closed-door meetings held as recently as 2013.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

NUTLEY, NJ — Just prior to the start of the July 1 Planning Board meeting in Nutley Township, Board attorney Barry Kozyra told Township resident Pennie Landry, who had a camera set up and running, that she couldn’t video-record the Board’s workshop meeting that night.

Feeling pressured, Landry turned off her camera, but not before recording a 25-second exchange with Kozyra.

“The…law says that public meetings can be recorded,” Landry said.

“Workshop sessions are not considered public meetings,” Kozyra told her. “We allow people to be in here,” he said, seeming to imply that the open-door policy is a courtesy rather than a legal requirement.

“The only meetings that can’t be recorded are executive sessions, Sir,” she replied.

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

The other half of the old K-Mart building is being renovated to house new businesses. Planet Fitness opened last year in the same building (photo credit CNBNewsnet)

By William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet

GOD’S LITTLE ACRE—The Borough of Brooklawn, also known by some residents as God’s Little Acre, is a happening place these days. By now most people know the Brooklawn Diner opened under new management, and if you are a sports fan you are aware that the Brooklawn Legion baseball team is making another appearance in the American Legion World Series. The defending champs begin play on Thursday, in Shelby, N.C.

What many local residents might not know is the news about four new businesses who will be opening their doors in the Brooklawn Shopping Center, Route 130 and Browning Road, before the end of the year.

Friday, August 07, 2015

SET PICK UP: Uber is rolling out a new car leasing program for their drivers, while trying to stay ahead of government regulations.

By Lou Ann Anderson | Watchdog Arena

Uber recently rolled out a company-owned car-leasing program, Xchange Leasing, in select markets. This action, along with pending lawsuits against Uber, show that as the innovative transportation network company’s (TNC) business model continues to evolve, government remains a major player in how things will shake out.

Thursday, August 06, 2015

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Wilmington taxi drivers are upset that Mayor Dennis P. Williams has erected billboards that welcome the ride-hailing service Uber. The News Journal of Wilmington (http://delonline.us/1eSw7gd ) reports that the city's Office of Economic Development is spending $8,000 under a one-month contract for four billboards with the message, "Wilmington proudly welcomes UBER." The…

Sunday, August 02, 2015

JEER—Since the June 23 thunderstorms this broken utility pole has blocked the sidewalk on Route 130 that connects Gloucester City with Brooklawn. The individual who submitted the Jeer said he has contacted both Verizon and PSE&G about the pole to no avail. Pedestrians using the sidewalk have to walk onto busy Route 130 to bypass the pole. Does someone have to be killed by a car before Verizon or PSE&G removes this derelict pole?

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

The Hegeman String Band at Proprietors Park—This Thursday, July 30 the award winning Hegeman String Band will be performing from 8 pm to 10 pm at Proprietors Park, King Street and the Delaware River, Gloucester City. Sponsored by The Camden County Board of Freeholders and the County Parks Department On the Road Concert Series. Bring your lawn chair, blanket, and the family for a fun-filled evening of toe-tapping music on the Delaware.

A SLOW NEWS DAY—When looking for a story idea all a reporter has to do these days is check out social media. Take for example this thread regarding Gloucester City Council’s passage of an ordinance banning Uber taxi service in the city. Resident Gus Orr feels the ordinance is unenforceable and believes the council should support Uber as a job creator.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

UPDATED AUGUST 14, 2015....Although the defendant was suppose to be in jail for a long time, according to assistant district attorney Kristin Strentz because he violated his parole, Maybin was released on August 8, 2015.

(July 23, 2015)Strentz said Maybin will not be released anytime soon from prison as he is being held on a parole violation and will be sitting behind bars for some time.

UPDATED 7-25-2015

THE JUDGE IGNORES THE TESTIMONY OF TWO EYE WITNESSES

By William E. Cleary Sr.

PHILADELPHIA PA JULY 23, 2015 (CNBNewsnet)—NOT GUILTY! said Judge Sean Kennedy at the trial today for Nathaniel Maybin Jr. held at the Philadelphia Justice Center, 13th Street, and Gilbert Avenue. After announcing his verdict, Kennedy got up and walked into his chambers as cheers and applause could be heard coming from Maybin’s family and friends.

Today’s trial was a continuance of last week’s proceedings which was delayed after Maybin's attorney, Allan Sagot, requested a continuance because a witness for the defense was supposedly ill and unable to attend.

Maybin was charged with attempting to murder David Woods Sr., a Gloucester City resident, in West Philadelphia on February 20, 2014. Two nearby video cameras had captured the attacker hitting the victim with a hammer as he walked out of the Maple Deli, at 49th and Lancaster. Woods worked in Philadelphia, New York and at the Jersey shore installing steel security doors. On the day he was assaulted he and his friend Bernard Williams had just finished installing a door in the area.

Woods was struck so hard with the hammer he suffered a fractured skull. As a result of the attack, he could not speak and he had no feeling on the right side of the body. Today, some of his speech has returned, but he still has no feeling on his right side. He also takes medication to control the seizures he suffers as a result of the trauma to his head. He can no longer work as he is totally disabled. His 27-year-old business was closed down.

Monday, July 20, 2015

THE SECRETIVE GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL—At a recent executive session of Gloucester City Mayor and Council, City Solicitor Leonard Wood gave an in-depth report on the ongoing negotiations with the NHP Foundation and what they are looking to do with financing the purchase of city-owned property Chatham Square.

CNBNews submitted an OPRA requesting a copy of that report and was told by the custodian of records, Kathy Jentsch, “This matter is currently in the negotiation stage. These materials are in the possession of our attorney for that purpose-attorney client privilege”.

According to their website, The NHP Foundation, (NHPF) owns 30 properties in 12 states and the District of Columbia, totaling approximately 6,000 units of low-and-moderate-income. They own two sites in New Jersey, the Hollybush Garden, Glassboro (252 units) and Washington Dodd Apartments, Orange (300 units). See website

The James administration purchased the property in 2008 for $4.25 million claiming the apartments were being used by “drug dealers”, and the criminals were a “strain on the local police department”. Mayor and council also said some of the people living there were a “strain” on the local school district.

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Several residents have posted comments on a local social media site about skunks invading the Riverview Heights area of Gloucester City.

Keith writes on July 17,

Once again for the umpteenth time.. The skunks had taken a two-month hiatus and now they are back AGAIN. For the last three weeks, sightings have been about five a week. Tonight I walked out of the house to see a skunk just casually walking down my driveway.. I stomped m my foot to get it to scatter. It turned and slowly walked away. Which was promising for keeping it out of my yard except the @?-!/?@ thing SPRAYED AS IT LEFT.

Open Government Advocacy Project as well as the NJLP's Preempted Ordinance Repeal Project released a list of complaints and violations filed against public officials with the NJ Department of Community Affairs Local Finance Board (LFB). The LFB processes citizen complaints alleging violations of the Local Government Ethics Law.

Paff’s list of ethic laws violators included the name of Haddon Heights Mayor Edward Forte. The LFP imposed a fine of $100 against Forte who was accused of leasing Borough property on behalf of a private organization while simultaneously serving onBorough Council. After an appeal, LFB agreed to close the complaint after the $100 was paid.

Forte was also accused of voting to appoint his personal lawyer, Albert Olizi, as Borough Solicitor. The LFP dismissed that charge. Likewise, a charge against Haddon Heights Councilman Richard DiRenzo, who was accused of voting for Olizi, his personal attorney, for Borough Solicitor was dismissed. Also, a charge filed against Olizi accused of being the Mayor's attorney and involved with Sons of Italy chapter while serving as Borough Solicitor was dismissed.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

PHILADELPHIA PA July 14, 2015 (CNBNewsnet)—The ongoing narrative surrounding the Philadelphia Commonwealth vs Nathaniel Maybin Jr., judicial proceedings was continued once again today because of a request by Defense Attorney Allan Sagot. Maybin has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to kill David Woods Sr., on February 20, 2014, with a hammer as he walked out of West Philadelphia Deli, at 49th and Lancaster.

Woods was rendered totally disabled as a result of the vicious attack. A Gloucester City resident, he was the former owner of Day or Night Door Service.

Six weeks ago, at the May 28 proceedings, Sagot produced a videotape shortly before the case was to begin. The defense claimed the tape shows his client was in a different part of the city when the attack occurred. Judge Sean Kennedy who is presiding over the ligation granted Sagot’s request as it was a possible alibi for his client. The continuance also gave the prosecution the chance to review the new evidence.

Monday, July 13, 2015

THE WEST MARKET ST. REDEVELOPMENT-- Any long time resident of Gloucester City will recall the numerous development studies that have been announced for the community by politicians since the 1980's. For example there was The Hollywood East Plan, followed by The King Street Corridor Plan, the 1995 Master Plan to redevelop Broadway, The Irish Theme Village, the Southport Development, and The Gloucester Point project just to mention a few.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars if not millions have been spent over the years for consultant fees, architect designs and other related costs for these plans. The upper floor of the municipal building at Broadway and Monmouth Street is stacked to the ceiling with the remnants of drawings and paperwork gathering dust.

There is always a big fanfare surrounding the announcement of these grandiose ideas but for one reason or another these plans never make it off the drawing board.

Friday, July 10, 2015

New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney called in to the Dennis (Malloy) and Judi show to discuss why he will not even allow the proposal for self-serve gas stations to be put up for a vote. Listen to the interview now.

Dennis Malloy calls out Sweeney and tells him he is what is wrong with politics.

Monday, July 06, 2015

JEER-- This jungle of weeds and trash shown above can be found at the intersection of Lane Avenue and Powell Street. The photo below was taken at Little Somerset Street near Victoria Place. The weeds and overgrown trees have taken over the sidewalk. Nearby property owners should not have to put up with conditions like these. Drive around the city and you will find many similar homes. Grant you Gloucester City is inundated with abandon properties. A local official told us there are 450 of them. However, it seems to us that there are enough Public Works employees available to be assigned to correct this blight. And if not hire an outside contractor and charge the responsible parties for the cost. To just let them remain in this condition and do nothing depreciate the homes in the surrounding neighborhood and reflects badly on Gloucester City. City officials should be ashamed of themselves for allowing this blight to ruin our community. WE WONDER, if these deplorable conditions were next to the mayor’s house or the house of a councilman would they still exist?

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Reporter Lee Cowan, John Paciorek, Tommy LaSorda and Tom Paciorek talked some baseball history recently at Dodger Stadium for the national news on the CBS-This Morning Show.

(photo provided)

By Raymond Rolak

Special for CNBNews

The book, “The Rise and Fall of John Paciorek, Baseball’s Greatest One-Game Wonder” by Steven K. Wagner and Breakaway Books, Halcottsville, N.Y. 12438, is available at www.amazon.com or any book store.

John Paciorek, a native Detroiter and longtime educator in California was featured on the Monday, June 29th “CBS This Morning” show. Paciorek, 70, is now a very veteran and well-respected consummate baseball instructor at a private school in San Gabriel, California. He has been teaching and coaching for over 40 years.

CBS producer and reporter Lee Cowan showcased a man who is much more than the sum of his stats. (Baseball Speak) The feature ran five and a half minutes.

Paciorek was a famed Detroit Catholic League High School sports phenomenon in the early 1960’s, playing at Hamtramck St. Ladislaus High School. He has a special baseball pedigree and he has become the answer to a unique Major League Baseball trivia question. The question is, “Who has the all-time best lifetime MLB baseball batting average?”

On September 29, 1963 against the New York Mets in his first Major League game for the Houston Colt 45’s, John Paciorek went 3 for 3 with two walks. Batting in the seventh spot for Houston, he also had three R.B.I.’s and scored four times. His career 1.000 % batting average is considered a special footnote in baseball history. He had a perfect day at bat and in the field for the National League club. There are plenty of players with a 1.000 % batting average (one or two hits). But none has three hits like John Paciorek. Only John Paciorek.

We had several people who wanted to know the names of the Board members who voted for or against the recent pay raises for the administrators and school superintendent. Below is the recorded vote provided to us by the School Board Business Administrator. There were no NAY votes recorded.

Administrators (June 9 meeting) School Supt. (June 23 meeting)

Robert Bennett— Abstain ……………………………. Abstain

Linda Bittman— Yes………………………………………. Yes

Jacqueline Borger— Yes…………………………………… Yes

Stephanie Cohan— Abstain………………………………… Abstain

Richard Dolson— Abstain…………………………………. Absent

Patrick Hagan — Absent………………………………….. Yes

Edward Hubbs — Yes……………………………………… Yes

Bill Johnson ——- Yes……………………………………… Absent

Bruce Marks—— Abstain………………………………….. Abstain

Tracy Farrow— Yes………………………………………. Yes

CNB Note: After looking at the list of school district employees we noticed that some of those Board member who abstain are either an employee of the school district or have a member of their family working in the school district.

We also received a number of comments on this article that appear on our Facebook page. Here are just a few of them.

Who the school board president he should be ashame for even voting on this knowing gloucester is low income city i think the school board should be investicated for why the school dist budget was short $5,million

Bob Birney Jr. Laying off teachers/aides, discontinuing bus service, all to budget costs right? I don't see this as a necessity compared to the previous mentioned things.. crooked politics as per usual, no surprise in this town..

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Friday, June 19, 2015

"I have a district office, a Statehouse office. They have chosen to demonstrate at my home to intimidate me and my family, and they have been successful in scaring the hell out of my daughter, who has Down's Syndrome. They should be very proud."

Mark Ehly, the brother of Carol Bowne, attended the protest. He said he had little sympathy for Sweeney, who has declined to change legislation on who can carry a gun in New Jersey.

Tuesday, June 09, 2015

The Brooklawn Diner, Route 130 at the Brooklawn traffic circle, will be opening tomorrow, Wednesday, at 7am. Michael Petrogiannis and his three brothers are the new owners. They also own the South Philadelphia’s Melrose Diner, the Mayfair Diner, the Country Club Diner in Northeast Philadelphia, the Broad Street Diner, La Veranda Restaurant, Tiffany’s Restaurant, the Warminster West in Bucks County and various Michael’s Diners.

According to Donna Anderson, a spokesperson for the Petrogiannis family, the Brooklawn Diner will be opened seven days a week, 24-hours a day.

December 2016

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The album includes some random shots of some of the many vehicles on display at the Philadelphia Auto Show held at the Convention Center.
The 2016 Philadelphia Auto Show, produced and owned by the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia, rolls into the Pennsylvania Convention Center Jan. 30 to Feb. 7. This year's event will feature 700 vehicles from more than 40 worldwide manufacturers. Highlights include an array of concept, classic, luxury, pre-production and exotic models. Ticket prices range from $7 to $14. For more information, visit phillyautoshow.com.
PHOTO CREDIT CNBNews Photo Journalist Amanda Stevenson Lupke http://www.amandastevensonphoto.com

A hodgepodge of photos taken at the Democratic National Conventions held July 25-28 at the Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center to officially name former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as its presidential nominee with Sen. Tim Kaine as her running mate. The convention comes the week after Republicans held their gathering in Cleveland to nominate Donald Trump and running mate Mike Pence.
More than 4,700 delegates are attending the Democratic convention.
PHOTO CREDIT CNBNews photo journalist Amanda Stevenson Lupke
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Friends and family of Gloucester City native Cpl. Marc Ryan gathered at the Gloucester City v. Penns Grove game Saturday to retire Ryan's jersey after he was killed in Iraq nearly three years ago. (SEPTEMBER 22, 2007)
photos by Bruce Darrow

Our first Memories album was so well received I decided to start a second one. If you have any photos you like to submit to add to any of the albums on our site send them to BillGCN@verizon.net. Please include a brief description and the approximate year the picture was taken.